Wine connoisseurs, it’s that time of year again! KZN’s oldest wine festival brings you a wide range of every varietal, plus those legendary show specials
Author: The Crest Magazine
The Pick ‘n Pay Taste of Durban will take place from 26 to 28 July at Suncoast, showcasing some of Durban’s best restaurants and chefs
Liza Clifford of Liza Clifford Professional Bra Fitting Studio recently donated R10 000’s worth of school uniforms to children in Umlazi.
Get the girls together for a day of fashion and treats at the Open Door Crisis Centre Charity Fashion Show and High Tea on Saturday 27 July
Lovers of the outdoors (and aren’t we all?) are in for a treat, with everything from archery to bee farming and kayaking on display on 20 and 21 July
Discover a wide range of these exquisite plants at the annual Queensburgh Orchid Club’s annual show, held at Kloof Town Hall
Staff of Media24 created their own special symbol of what Nelson Mandela means to us, in celebration of Madiba’s 95th birthday
Get the whole family together for a Walk on the Wild Side with Drummond Conservancy, taking place on 28 July
Sunday 23 June saw Zephyr Hair Design, Gillits, take part in the annual EOHCB hair competition at the Hilton Hotel in Durban.
Experience something truly unique – browse exquisite local products and enjoy something to eat at this beautiful venue
While SUV shoppers might be spoiled for choice, Peta Lee highly recommends the newest, fabulous CR-V
With delicious food and a terrific vibe, this Hillcrest favourite just keeps getting better!
Richard and Simone introduce the third collection of recipes produced by the Hirsch family
Come and enjoy a Weekend with Dr David Johnson, ornithologist, tree expert and author, including a talk on the Galapagos Islands
Setting the record straight on our local barista
Pop in to The Colony Shopping Centre to experience the new Stretta Cafe and its exclusive Lineage coffee
The Pavilion Shopping Centre in Westville has announced that Nisha Kemraj has been appointed as General Manager, and has taken over as of 1 July.
To mark the Durban Botanic Gardens’ 100th anniversary as a Proudly City Garden, visitors will be treated to a festival of activities on 13 and 14 July
‘Posh? Oh my gosh!’ Smart and sophisticated, this year’s Vodacom Durban July inspired some stunning designs
Some 800 mountain bikers will have the chance to sign up for the adventure of a lifetime when the entries for the international nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c in South Africa open at 8am on Monday 8 July.
Enjoy a night at the theatre, featuring some of the biggest hits from those iconic James Bond movies. You’ll be helping raise funds for the Kloof community
As fashionistas and racing fans from around the country prepare for Africa’s most glamorous horse race, local businesses are gearing up for a bumper weekend
The 2013 Durban Boat and Lifestyle Show once again lived up to expectations, with three days of magnificent weather greeting the Durban Marina from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June.
Gorgeous gowns, flirty details and a whole lot of fun – that’s what in store for visitors to the Vodacom Durban July 2013! Get your fashion fix here
Get ready for the Cave Rock Tube Masters, a specialty Tube Riding Event where surfers are scored on the biggest tubes ridden with the utmost commitment.
Guests at the regular Hirch’s Hillcrest business breakfast were treated to a talk by private investigator Brad Nathanson
Visit the Durban Society of Model Engines in Durban North to take a trip down memory lane
Margaret Hirsch, founder of the Hirsch Group and BWASA’s Businesswoman of the Year 2012, underwent a complete transformation with Image Insured
Help Round Table collect blankets to keep our local community warm this winter
The international jewellery designer spent time with visitors in Kloof, exhibiting her gorgeous new range that is making waves from SA to London and beyond
Runners from The Unlimited were surprised by a legendary companion on their recent fun run along Durban beachfront
This much-anticipated event takes place on 22 and 23 June, offering heaps of inspiration for budding gardeners and a great day out for all
Award-winning local businesswoman Liza Clifford invited loyal customers and other women from the local community to spoil themselves on Mother’s Day
Over a hundred guests were treated to a stunning evening, complete with fire dancers and plenty of champagne – all in celebration of our local designers!
Hillcrest’s Johnno Grant won this year’s McCarthy Toyota (Ballito) Salt Rock Surfski fishing competition, landing a 22kg barracuda off the KZN North Coast
Top Gear Festival is one of the highlights of Durban’s jam-packed events calendar and promises another spectacular line-up!
The new Pure Wellness Body and Skincare Clinic in Kloof is an oasis of calm, created to provide you the ultimate in wellbeing at an affordable price
This dominant international property brand has staked its claim on the local market, with a determined team already hard at work to sell, sell, sell!
Would you like a pair of new Holster sandals or matching boutique kettle and toaster? Take a few minutes to complete our survey and you’ll instantly stand a chance to win!
It’s never too late to learn golf! Sign up now to be part of the Kloof Country Club beginner ladies golf programme
There’s plenty of fun planned for the Animal Anti Cruelty League’s Family Fun Day this Saturday. Save the date!
Staff from BDO’s Durban office were out bright and early to support those brave runners who tackled the Comrades Marathon 2013
Head to Camperdown for the only official spectator spot on this year’s Comrades Marathon route!
Congratulations to the Kloof residents who came out in force to help clear up the railway line and show their dedication to our neighbourhood
Staff from Wakaberry Kloof are Highway Heroes for May 2013, part of a campaign by Councillor Rick Crouch to recognise community-mindedness
She lost all her possessions in the Oklahoma tornado, but this woman had her prayers answered when her best friend appeared days after the tragedy
The prestigious Life Healthcare Group recognises 100 outstanding nurses, who push the boundaries of excellence to improve the profession
Do you dream of performing in front of 1000s of people? Submit one of your songs to East Coast Radio and stand a chance to perform at Durban Day 2013
Get ready for a great family day out at the inaugural i-Cycle Sugar Rush Classic MTB Race in Ballito
Spare a thought for all the hard-working nurses out there! 12 May is International Nurses Day. We celebrate with a poem by an Ethekwini Heart Hospital staffer
The Pavilion shopping centre donated R750 000 to help build a safe, loving home for a very special family at Focus on iThemba
Software development experts Dev2 will host a knowledge-sharing event in Hillcrest on 15 May. A great opportunity to learn and network
TRE (Tension and Trauma Release) Practitioner training now in Durban!
Out-of-the-blue Animal Rescue is needing hay!
Fun, food and crafts!
What have the Eyed Pansy, Evening Brown, Modest Sylph, Dark Hottentot, Clover Blue and the Eyed Bushbrown all got in common?
Highbury Preparatory School celebrated its 110th year of boys only education
Keeping local rivers clean
Look & Feel Better Expo Expands to Durban
Home bred celebrity Durban Stylist Terry Scott has succeeded again!
PRISA, Kwazulu Natal, presents a workshop on Best Practices in Crisis Communication.
New Balance IMPI challege set for KZN debut
Kloof Conservancy have refreshed the brand across all platforms
Kitesurfing Durbanites nominated
Gavin Foster travels down a road to a time whe motoring was an adventure and technology was non-existent
Business breakfast with proud Durbanite and president of the East Coast, Loryn Holmes, to celebrate uplifting stories of hope.
Cyclists, the aQuelle Tour Durban is back!
MTB Race and Opening of Sugar Rush Adventure Centre
All Hillcrest and Kloof residents are urged to attend their local CPF meetings
On Wednesday the third of April a fire ravaged through Kloof SPCA.
The Easter bunny visited the children of Ithemba!
Attend a Free Introductory talk on FEEL – Whole Brain Learning by Tony de Fine
What would Easter be without chocolate?
Holidays mean one thing- travelling!
Cotswold Downs Golf Course to be showcased to the world on the 19th Amateur Golfers Championship.
Stress and trauma are a fact of life but with the proper guidance and support they do not have to be a life sentence
UShaka is hosting Africa’s largest Easter Egg Hunt with 100000 eggs hidden around the Marine World.
A froggie would a wooing…
Mozambique – known for its pristine beaches, magnificent diving and mouthwatering prawns – is where paradise and the perfect wave meet. Surfer Will Bendix takes us for a ride.
Calling all green beauties